The financial crisis was required to justify the government's extreme intervention into the private markets, justify their own bankruptcy so that they do not have to pay for medicare and social security obligations in the future.
History has taught us that governments are not benevolent and the more invasive they are in daily life the more tyrannical they become.
Instead of relying on private industry and holding those who make mistakes accountable for their errors, the government took advantage of the situation to have greater control over the markets and the people.
Yes they deferred the greater depression ... but the great devestation is on its way.
Be very very careful ... hold gold, silver, food supplies and if possible energy supplies.
orgy.